Measures to accelerate implementation of energy projects reviewed

At the meeting, held in a spirit of critical analysis, it was noted that the country's total electricity generating capacity has reached 25,800 megawatts. Of this amount, 8,000 megawatts, or 31 percent is generated from renewable sources, including solar, wind, and hydropower. In 2026, electricity production is projected to reach 90 billion kilowatt-hours, representing a 40 percent increase compared to 2020.

This year, amid sustained economic growth and rising production across various sectors, electricity consumption is expected to increase by a further 1 billion kilowatt-hours. In this context, priority tasks include ensuring the uninterrupted supply of energy resources to the population and the economy, modernizing networks, attracting investment, and ensuring the timely commissioning of major facilities.

The investment portfolio of the fuel and energy complex includes 133 projects with a total value of $51.4 billion. It was stated at the meeting that a systematic approach is needed for 73 major projects worth $43 billion, and by the end of the year, 6,770 megawatts of new capacity are to be commissioned, including 2,800 megawatts of solar generation, 2,500 megawatts of thermal, 470 megawatts of wind, 68 megawatts of hydro generation, as well as 884 megawatts of energy storage systems.

At the same time, delays in approval procedures and land allocation were criticized, as they are hindering the expansion of existing projects and the launch of new ones. Instructions were issued to expedite the resolution of land-related matters, including the provision of land plots and changes in land categorization. 

The need for close interaction and coordination of work between the Ministry of Energy and local administrations on issues of energy development and energy conservation at the local level was emphasized.

The importance of expanding the participation of domestic manufacturers and products in project implementation was noted. The share of the local component in investment projects is planned to be $737 million in 2025, and the goal has been set to exceed $1 billion in 2026.

In particular, a transformer manufacturing plant was launched last year. This year, projects are planned to localize new types of cables and couplings, as well as towers and blades for wind power plants, and to launch a project to localize energy storage systems.

Amid growing generation capacity, the timely delivery of electricity to consumers remains a critical issue. It was noted that without the construction of additional high-voltage transmission lines, there is a risk of generation capacity outpacing demand. At the same time, the slow pace of utilizing funds allocated last year for the development of electrical grids was noted.

Plans were announced for the coming years to build the Talimarjan-Sugdiyona, Syrdarya-Khalka, and Karakul-Nurabad lines, with a total length of 602 kilometers, as well as the construction of the Yangi Angren-Namangan line and the Namangan substation by 2030. For Tashkent, tasks have been set to build 75 kilometers of high-voltage lines and 5 substations, modernize 69 kilometers of networks and 18 substations, and also upgrade 638 kilometers of low-voltage networks and 161 transformer stations.

Plans to improve electricity supply in the regions of the Fergana Valley through the integration of power systems with neighboring states were also reviewed. The task was set to accelerate the construction of the Surkhan–Puli-Khumri high-voltage transmission line and its substations.

It was emphasized that significant work remains to be done in the field of energy efficiency.

In 2026, through the implementation of systemic and targeted measures, it is necessary to save 4.378 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity and 2.840 billion cubic meters of natural gas. Measures were defined to reduce energy consumption at large enterprises by at least 10 percent without reducing production volumes, as well as to attract $200 million in resources to improve energy efficiency in various industries and social facilities.

Instructions have been issued to develop and implement a program for the construction of thermal and cogeneration centers in the regions. Work will continue to establish one cogeneration center in each district of Tashkent, while construction of seven centers in the regions will commence based on the experience of the Yunusabad district. To ensure the stable operation of thermal power plants during the autumn-winter period, instructions have been given to create the necessary infrastructure for liquefied gas storage.

Following the meeting, the President gave additional instructions to ensure the timely commissioning of strategic facilities, accelerate the development of main and distribution networks, and enhance energy efficiency.